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Crossout

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 • 2017

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Quick resume

Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Racing, Free To Play, Shooter, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Highly creative vehicle building system
    • Fast-paced and varied pvp and pve modes
    • Active player-driven market and economy
    • Good graphics and optimization
    • Strong community and clan features

    Cons

    • Steep grind and slow progression without spending money
    • Pay-to-progress elements and expensive microtransactions
    • Matchmaking can be unbalanced due to power score system
    • Limited maps and repetitive pve content
    • Some bugs and physics quirks

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Intimacy, Domination.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      5

      "Players have full freedom to design and build their own vehicles with a huge variety of parts and weapons, allowing unique and creative builds."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game involves skillful vehicle building and combat, with a learning curve and strategic gameplay, but also includes grind and crafting routines."

    • Competition
      4

      "Strong PvP focus with matchmaking by power score, ranked battles, and competitive clan wars encourage player comparison and competition."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual grinding, and engagement with seasonal missions and market trading, indicating sustained play."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Game modes include team-based PvP and cooperative PvE raids, encouraging teamwork and group play."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Vehicle building is highly creative, with players able to assemble unique machines from thousands of parts, expressing personal style and strategy."

    • Domination
      -2

      "While some players seek superiority via pay-to-win tactics, the game generally matches players by power score, promoting balanced interactions rather than domination."

    • Escapism
      4

      "The post-apocalyptic setting and vehicle combat provide immersive escapism and distraction from real life."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players mostly engage voluntarily for fun and creativity, though some feel pressured by grind or pay-to-progress mechanics."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Players experiment extensively with vehicle designs, weapon combinations, and tactics to find effective builds."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Includes PvE missions, raids, and an open world mode with some exploration, though main focus is on combat arenas."

    • Expression
      4

      "Customization extends beyond function to cosmetic decorations and paint, allowing self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in a post-apocalyptic fictional world with imaginative vehicle designs and weapons."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community aspects include clans, team play, and social trading, fostering group identity."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills in building, combat, and market trading, with progression through faction ranks and unlocks."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during matches and crafting, not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly functional and competitive rather than intimate or emotionally close."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Clan leadership and team coordination exist but are not the core focus."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong progression through crafting, faction leveling, and market trading to acquire better parts and vehicles."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Fast-paced combat can be intense but also enjoyable and cathartic for players."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visual and audio effects of explosions, weapons, and vehicle physics provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      2

      "Leaderboards, ranked modes, and market reputation provide social recognition opportunities."

    • Story
      1

      "Minimal narrative elements and PvE missions with some story, but main focus is on gameplay."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Vehicle design and combat require strategic thinking, planning, and adaptation to opponents."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast matches and risk of vehicle destruction create suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      -2

      "Some players feel grind is excessive and pay-to-progress mechanics reduce perceived value for time invested."

    • Violence
      4

      "Core gameplay involves vehicular combat, destruction, and explosions."

    • Survival
      2

      "Combat involves avoiding destruction and managing vehicle durability and resources."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026